Working from home – Key considerations for employers
Co-authored by Lara So and Jason Vo COVID-19 forced workplaces to implement remote working arrangements. Now operating in a post-pandemic context, many workplaces have implemented
Co-authored by Lara So and Jason Vo COVID-19 forced workplaces to implement remote working arrangements. Now operating in a post-pandemic context, many workplaces have implemented
The Federal Government is proposing a significant change to the Fair Work Commission’s (FWC) powers to allow them to set minimum standards for ‘employee-like’ forms
Following amendments to the Fair Work Act in December 2022, employment law is in a period of substantial and significant reform. It is crucial for
There is no question that one of the most intriguing topics in the employment law space at the moment is the proposed introduction of a
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has recently handed down a decision that gives some clarification on the issue of constructive dismissal. Background A HR Manager,
Co-authored by Hayat Yassine Post-COVID, flexible workplace arrangements have become more popular with both employees and organisations. The right to request flexible working arrangements in
The Fair Work Commission’s (‘FWC’) anti-sexual harassment jurisdiction commenced on 11 November 2021. Section 789FF of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (‘FWA’) provides that the FWC may
On 19 July 2021, the full bench of the Fair Work Commission (the Commission) led by President Iain Ross confirmed the changes that will be necessary
Australian Minimum wage increases to stimulate post-pandemic economy At approximately 3:30pm on 16 June 2021, the Fair Work Commission (the Commission) handed down its heavily
Just as we anticipated, the Fair Work Commission (the Commission) is progressively finalising matters that have arisen out of the COVID-19 pandemic. Albeit gradual, we
The COVID-19 pandemic has shaken up workplaces in many ways, least of all by requiring employers to adopt new policies and procedures to manage and
When all is said and done, an employer may have a valid reason for sacking an employee, but if the sacking is unfair, the employer
Managing employees through the disciplinary process can be difficult. At all times, the manager or employer should maintain the utmost professionalism and courtesy (even where
Although an employer may have a valid reason to terminate an employee, the Fair Work Commission can still find the dismissal harsh, unjust or unreasonable
In Dyson v Centennial Myuna Pty Ltd (2020) the Fair Work Commission (‘the Commission’) reinstated a senior Undermanager after he was terminated for breaches of its workplace
Getting into a relationship at work with a colleague can be more trouble than its worth, especially when personal issues start intruding into the workplace,
The Federal Government has recently announced it will extend JobKeeper payments for some businesses beyond September 2020 and into 2021, in order to keep the
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Federal Government implemented a JobKeeper Scheme (the Scheme) which has seen eligible employers given a wage subsidy (the
The COVID-19 pandemic has had, and will continue to have, a significant adverse impact on businesses, large and small. Such impacts are equally felt by
In March 2018, the Temporary Skill Shortage (subclass 482) visa (“TSS visa”) replaced the popular 457 visa. Since then, the Morrison government has attempted to
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